RAL 720-4 vs Evergreen Fog

RAL 720-4RAL EffectvsEvergreen FogSherwin-WilliamsΔE 32.1Very different colors

RAL 720-4 is a RAL Effect color while Evergreen Fog comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, RAL 720-4 belongs to the blue family and Evergreen Fog to the green-grey family. At LRV 35 vs 30, RAL 720-4 will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 32.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

RAL 720-4 vs Evergreen Fog in Real Spaces

3 real rooms side by side. Seeing RAL 720-4 and Evergreen Fog in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. RAL 720-4 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

RAL 720-4RAL Effect 720-4 living room

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Evergreen FogEvergreen Fog SW 9130 living room

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 720-4 gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 720-4RAL Effect 720-4 bathroom

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Evergreen FogSW 9130 bathroom evergreen fog 590x1024 inspiration

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Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — RAL 720-4 gives the walls a little more lift.

RAL 720-4RAL Effect 720-4 kitchen cabinets

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Evergreen FogFarmhouse Kitchen with Quartz and Evergreen Fog Cabinets

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Color Details

RAL 720-4
RAL Effect · RAL 720-4
Hex#58BEC1
LRV35.2
BrandRAL Effect
NumberRAL 720-4
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams · 9130
Hex#95978A
LRV30.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9130
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

RAL 720-4 vs Evergreen Fog Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see RAL 720-4 on one side and Evergreen Fog on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More RAL 720-4 comparisons

See how RAL 720-4 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
RAL 720-4
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
RAL 720-4
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
RAL 720-4
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

RAL 720-4 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
RAL 720-4
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
RAL 720-4
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
RAL 720-4
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
RAL 720-4
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
RAL 720-4
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

RAL 720-4 reads slightly lighter

French Gray
RAL 720-4
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
RAL 720-4
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

RAL 720-4 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
RAL 720-4
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
RAL 720-4
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

RAL 720-4 reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
RAL 720-4
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads slightly lighter

Pure White
RAL 720-4
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
RAL 720-4
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

RAL 720-4 reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
RAL 720-4
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
RAL 720-4
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
RAL 720-4
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
RAL 720-4
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

RAL 720-4 reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
RAL 720-4
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
RAL 720-4
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
RAL 720-4
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
RAL 720-4
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

RAL 720-4 reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
RAL 720-4
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

RAL 720-4 reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
RAL 720-4
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
RAL 720-4
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

RAL 720-4 reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
RAL 720-4
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

RAL 720-4 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
RAL 720-4
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

RAL 720-4 reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
RAL 720-4
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
RAL 720-4
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice